Food Technologist

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Food Technologist for a leading Irish food and retail company in Cork. You will support new product development, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold top product quality and safety across a diverse portfolio.

Key responsibilities include managing supplier specs, overseeing labelling and packaging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver commercially viable, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, quality or technical roles.
• Experience managing retailer specifications using computerised systems.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, labeling and packaging compliance.
• Understanding of HACCP, BRC standards and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure products meet quality and packaging specifications.
• Manage and maintain online product specifications and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with food legislation, internal policies and standards.
• Support new product development through stage-gate processes.
• Review and approve product labeling, packaging artwork and specifications.
• Collaborate with sourcing to assess and approve suppliers.
• Conduct benchmarking and identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Support sustainable packaging initiatives and product innovation.
• Liaise with quality teams regarding supplier audits and technical issues.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, commercially viable products.

Skills

Supplier management

Quality assurance

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation within the Irish food and retail sector, is seeking an experienced Food Technologist to join their team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse product portfolio, supporting new product development, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Package

• Competitive salary DOE

Responsibilities of this Food Technologist job include:

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure products meet agreed quality and packaging specifications.
• Manage and maintain online product specifications, ensuring approval before product launches.
• Ensure compliance with food legislation, internal policies and technical standards.
• Support new product development through established stage-gate processes.
• Review and approve product labelling, packaging artwork and specifications.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to assess and approve suppliers.
• Conduct product benchmarking and identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Support sustainable packaging initiatives and product innovation.
• Liaise with quality teams regarding supplier audits and technical issues.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver commercially viable, high-quality products.

Requirements for this Food Technologist job include:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, quality or technical roles.
• Experience managing retailer specifications using computerised systems.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, legal labelling and packaging compliance.
• Understanding of HACCP, BRC standards and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.